cricket helmet
Wicket-keeper's protective gear
A cricket helmet is protective headgear worn by batsmen and close fielders, featuring a hard shell and a metal grille to shield the face from fast-moving balls.
Required in professional cricket after fatal injuries prompted safety reforms: He strapped on his cricket helmet before facing the pace bowler.
- batsmanCricket's offensive player
- test matchEvaluative competitive event
- visorEye-shading brim
- grillCooking surface over fire
- protectionGuarding against harm
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- headwearhat, cap, crown, hood, beanie
- cricket gearbat, ball, stumps, bails, pads
- eye and face protectionsafety glasses, safety goggles, protective goggles, protective eyewear, face shield
head protection level
cricket helmetno helmet
Lacking head protection
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